Noosfera (icebreaker) explained

Noosfera (Ukrainian: Ноосфера||[[Noosphere]]) is a polar supply and research ship operated by the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine. Until 2021, she was operated by the British Antarctic Survey and named RRS James Clark Ross.

History

British Antarctic Survey

RRS James Clark Ross was constructed at Swan Hunter Shipbuilders in Wallsend, UK and was named after the British explorer James Clark Ross.^[1] She replaced the in 1991. She was launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1 December 1990.^[2]

In March 2018, RRS James Clark Ross was due to sample the marine life around the world's biggest iceberg, A-68, but was unable to reach the site due to sea ice conditions.^[3]

After 30 years' service, James Clark Ross was sold to the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine, in August 2021.^[4]

See also

• Vernadsky Research Base
• , a former British Antarctic Survey Royal Research Ship.
• , a new Royal Research Ship which entered service in 2021.
• James Ross Island

Notes and References

1. Web site: RRS James Clark Ross. British Antarctic Survey. 2007-11-24. 28 December 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141228232139/http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/living_and_working/research_ships/rrs_james_clark_ross/. dead.
2. Web site: RRS James Clark Ross . 2022-11-23 . British Antarctic Survey.
3. News: Mission to giant A-68 berg thwarted by sea-ice. BBC News. Jonathan Amos. 2 March 2018. 12 April 2018.
4. News: RRS James Clark Ross sold. British Antarctic Survey. 19 August 2021. 19 August 2021.